Private and Public Partnerships (PPP) Seminar The ... · Private and Public Partnerships (PPP) Seminar The Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) Renovation of the Palais des Nations Mr. Francesco

Exploring PPP options to renovate buildings, best practices, and applicability for the Palais des Nations

Private and Public Partnerships (PPP) Seminar

The Strategic Heritage Plan (SHP) Renovation of the Palais des Nations

Mr. Francesco Savarese 6 December, 2012

History of the Palais des Nations

Overview of the Palais des Nations

Pending Challenges

Renovation Concept

Preparing for the SHP

Funding for the SHP

Future of the SHP

Briefing Outline


The Palais is one of the biggest and busiest conference centres in the world.

Approximately 10,000 meetings are held here every year attended by thousands of delegates.


Since its construction in 1937 the Palais des Nations included:

Secretariat building Council building Assembly building Library building

in 1973 the E-building increased Office and Conference space

…and


The League of Nations included 58 Member States and the United Nations

includes today 193 Member States.

The Palais des Nations serves as a vibrant platform for the United Nations’ daily work in Europe.

Originally constructed for the League of Nations and handed over to the United Nations in 1946.

The layout of the original building still reflects the requirements and the technologies available at the time it was built.

2,800 Offices

32 Major Conference Rooms

4,000 Staff

Overview of the Palais des Nations

Building E (1976)

10,000 Meetings per year held

28,000 Delegates per year attend

100,000 Paying visitors per year tour

Original buildings (1937)

Pending Challenges

What is behind the facade

Rusting, Leaking, and Clogged Pipes

Thousands of metres of piping are in need of replacement

Deteriorating Piping Systems

Pending Challenges

Corrosion and aging of concrete structures

Skylights structurally unsound and not thermally insulated

Deteriorating Building Structure

Pending Challenges

Current health, safety and fire standards are not met

Outdated electrical installations

Asbestos presence impedes upgrades and refurbishments

Health and Safety Standards

Pending Challenges

Poor sound quality from old analog interpretation/recording equipment

Negative impact on conference effectiveness

Interruption to conferences caused by equipment breakdowns

Conference rooms cannot be fully utilized due to rigid configuration

Outdated Conference Rooms

Pending Challenges

Office Space Utilization

Investigate the potential to increase office space utilization and add up to 800 desks

Reconfigure existing office space to gain efficiencies

Convert existing under utilized spaces into additional office space

Pending Challenges

Pending Challenges

Accessibility to Persons with Disabilities

Stairs

Elevators

Toilets

Braille signs

Premises built when persons with disables’ rights were not recognized

Energy Efficiency

Additional capital investments needed: 1600 windows dating from 1937 (in progress) Roof and skylights (in progress) LED and automatic lighting (in progress) Solar panels (in progress) E-Building façade (SHP) And more….

Fuel Electricity Water

Results obtained with resources:

- 490 MWh/year less electricity

- 8 000m³/year less water

- 34%/year less CO2 emissions.

Pending Challenges

Renovation Concept

“Strategic Heritage Plan”

(SHP)

The UNOG premises must be updated in order to remain a centre of excellence for international diplomacy

The complexity and cost of the problems facing the Palais necessitate a comprehensive approach the….

Renovation Concept

Goals and Key Objectives

To ensure the continued function of the Palais and serve the Member States as an essential conference centre;

To safeguard the health and safety of delegates and staff by meeting current standards and regulations;

To reduce operational and maintenance costs by providing a sustainable and energy efficient facility;

To consolidate Geneva United Nations staff within a single compound through efficient space utilization;

To enable full accessibility to persons with disabilities;

To preserve the historical and heritage value of the site.

Renovation Concept

Key Project Features To maintain the visitor’s experience

To respect the UNESCO classification of the League of Nations’ institutional memory

To be the most cost effective solution

Extraterritorial premises are not subject to specific Host Country authority

• Strict security controls

• No need for building permits

Renovation Concept

.

Proposed Implementation Phasing

Phase 2 Phase 1

Phase 3 Phase 4

Renovation Concept

SHP Preliminary Cost Estimate and Duration

Refurbishment & Construction CHF 392M

Associated Costs CHF 34M

Consultancy & Project Management CHF 79M

Contingencies CHF 113m

Total CHF 618m

Implementation Duration 8 Years

SHP - Project Stages

Activity Outcome Tasks and Deliverables

Pre-Planning Completed 2007-2011

Planning In progress 2012-2013

Draft progress report of the Secretary-General to the General Assembly at the 68th Session

June 2013

Implementation Not yet begun

Duration 8 years

Develop implementation alternatives for recommendation to Member States

• Dedicated SHP project management team

•Engage the Programme Management Company

SHP Team and Programme

Management Company on board

•Implementation strategy •Space efficiency plan •Risk management plan •Detailed Cost plan •Funding alternatives, PPP

Design and Construction

Phased renovation utilizing swing space

Dependent on approval by Member States subject to completion of the NY-CMP

•Preliminary Study •Conceptual Engineering & Architectural Study

Member States approved: • Planning phase • 8 year implementation

option



Current Status:

Energy savings projects (Swiss contribution): Completed by Dec 2013

Emergency repairs (UN funds): on going

Dedicated SHP team: in place

Programme Management Firm: in place

Risk Management Consultant: soliciting bids

Space utilization and swing space consultant: request for expression of interest

Overall strategies for PPP funding: in progress

New 1,600 windows

Skylights and roofs insulation

New LED and automatic lighting

New solar panels, photovoltaic and thermal

New air conditioning units

Upgrading the Building Management System (20,000 control points)


Swiss Funded Energy Saving Projects:

Thermal insulation and waterproofing of roofs

Skylight of General Assembly room

New accessible elevators

New toilets for disabled

Storm water drainage

Rehabilitation of concrete structures

New Courtroom


UN funded Urgent Maintenance projects:

Detailed implementation plan

Detailed multi-capital investment plan

Alternative Funding options

Governance plan and communication strategy

Project administration and management plan

Procurement plan

Heritage preservation plan


SHP Team and Programme Management Firm:

Activities for reporting to the General Assembly at the 68th Session, fall 2013 :

Funding

Assessed contribution from Member States (current funding model for capital projects)

Tennant rental income to off-set costs

Donor sponsorship of specific restoration works:

• Conference Rooms

• Visitor’s experience • Renovation of annexes, Etc.

Sale of a portion of UN real estate to private investors

Host Country long-term low cost loan(s)

Public and Private Partnerships (PPP) projects

Other options to be considered?


Alternative Funding Options

The Strategic Heritage Plan is essential to ensure that the Palais will continue to serve as a safe, cost-effective and sustainable conference and diplomacy centre for Member States.

To develop a proper funding strategy, all alternatives must be explored and supported by a cost benefit analysis.

It is essential to meet Member States mandate that this exploration be completed with the next three months

The Future of the SHP

Thank You

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